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The Petitioner did not provide certified English translations in response to the RFE, and even setting that aside, she failed to establish that the scholarship is nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field, as opposed to being financial aid for study abroad.
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The Petitioner did not provide certified English translations in response to the RFE, and even setting that aside, she failed to establish that the scholarship is nationally or internationally recognized for excellence in the field, as opposed to being financial aid for study abroad.
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The Petitioner did not show how her roles were leading or critical to the organization overall, did not demonstrate the significance of her contributions to the organization's activities, submitted uncertified translations, and provided post-filing evidence that cannot establish eligibility at time of filing. She also failed to demonstrate the organization's distinguished reputation.
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The Petitioner did not show how her roles were leading or critical to the organization overall, did not demonstrate the significance of her contributions to the organization's activities, submitted uncertified translations, and provided post-filing evidence that cannot establish eligibility at time of filing. She also failed to demonstrate the organization's distinguished reputation.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the evidence showed only appointments to review—not actual participation in reviewing dissertations or journal articles. Letters were also uncertified translations and lacked specificity about actual review activity.
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AAO withdrew the Director's finding because the evidence showed only appointments to review—not actual participation in reviewing dissertations or journal articles. Letters were also uncertified translations and lacked specificity about actual review activity.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's membership was established, but that winning a marketing award does not necessarily constitute an outstanding achievement, and the record does not establish that approving members are recognized national or international experts.
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AAO found that the Petitioner's membership was established, but that winning a marketing award does not necessarily constitute an outstanding achievement, and the record does not establish that approving members are recognized national or international experts.
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AAO found the articles about the Petitioner in Gente and MisionPyme actually did relate to his work, but that neither publication was established as major media, and foreign-language materials lacked required English translations. The Publimotos article focused on his dealership rather than the Petitioner himself.
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AAO found the articles about the Petitioner in Gente and MisionPyme actually did relate to his work, but that neither publication was established as major media, and foreign-language materials lacked required English translations. The Publimotos article focused on his dealership rather than the Petitioner himself.
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AAO found the award was nationally recognized based on the government official's statement and the Contest Guide, but concluded the award was for having an innovative or original business idea, not for excellence in the field.
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AAO found the award was nationally recognized based on the government official's statement and the Contest Guide, but concluded the award was for having an innovative or original business idea, not for excellence in the field.
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AAO agreed the evidence could not establish eligibility under this criterion because the book fair took place after the petition was filed, though it could be considered in a final merits determination if three criteria had been met.
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AAO agreed the evidence could not establish eligibility under this criterion because the book fair took place after the petition was filed, though it could be considered in a final merits determination if three criteria had been met.
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AAO disagreed with the Director, finding that marketing is an allied field to business and that the Petitioner's judging role evaluated business criteria such as best business opportunities, economic growth, and revenue strategy.
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AAO disagreed with the Director, finding that marketing is an allied field to business and that the Petitioner's judging role evaluated business criteria such as best business opportunities, economic growth, and revenue strategy.
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